BASF is continually striving to improve its environmental performance at its Seal Sands Site near Middlesbrough.

This is in line with a global commitment by the parent organisation to sustainable development.

During 2003 the Seal Sands Site demonstrated its best ever environmental performance with sustained improvements throughout the year. The company agreed to donate funds based on achieving monthly targets to a chosen charity, and the Sites Charities Team selected the Stockton MS Society.

The Stockton MS Society holds three meetings per week at various times to suit the needs of its 80 members ranging from 17 years old to late 60s. The society also holds other special events.

The donation from BASF earned by efforts through the year, will enable some MS sufferers to take a short but beneficial break, with carers, at a special centre, which caters for various forms of disability.

Also giving individuals the opportunity to participate in activities such as yachting, canoeing, abseiling, orienteering, hill walking, hand gliding, archery and horse riding.

Dr Tony Birch, Site Director presented a cheque totalling #900 to Ms Julie Ogden and Mr John Hill, members of the Stockton MS Society at BASF plc, Seal Sands on Wednesday, March 24, followed by a buffet lunch and discussions with members of the Charities Team - Don Harrison, Glen Watts, Gordon Taylor, Roy Oxley, Lynne Aungiers and Susan Allen.